Monday, stocks closed little changed in Asia but rose 0.6% in Europe and 0.5% in the U.S. on 10B shares traded. The VIX declined below the 20 pivot point to close at 19.70 and move back to the greed zone. The Dow Jones Industrials ended above 43,000 at a record closing high. The S&P 500 also logged a record high close. Apple ended above its 230 benchmark.
Tuesday, stocks fell slightly in Asia, 0.9% in Europe, and 0.7% in the U.S. on 13B shares traded. The VIX rose 5% to end back in the fear zone at 20.64. The Dow ended below the 43,000 level.
Wednesday, stocks fell 1.0% in Asia and fell slightly in Europe but rose 0.8% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The VIX fell 5% to pivot back to the greed zone at 19.58. The Dow ended above the 43000 level at a new closing high record. The NYSE and gold also logged record closing highs.
Thursday, stocks fell 0.3% in Asia, but rose 0.9% in Europe, and gained just slightly in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose 2% to end at 4.10. The Dow, NYSE and gold ended at record closing highs.
Friday, stocks gained 1.3% in Asia but rose just slightly in Europe and the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The VIX fell 6% to close at 18.03. Precious metals gained 2% and their miners gained twice that amount. The Dow, S&P 500, and NYSE logged record closing highs. Apple registered a record closing high as it overtook the share price of IBM. Gold closed above 2700 and logged a record high close. Silver also shot up — especially on Friday. Cryptocurrencies also moved up about 10%. Finally, the Federal Reserve balance sheet declined 8B to 7.04T.